High Life
Nelly Furtado feat. Ace Primo Lyrics
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Now that I've gotten what I wanted everything's changed
And now I'm living the
High life, high life
I never looked back once I left my hometown
High life, high life
I left behind everybody I know
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And everybody sings along like
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Be careful when you're wishing for the high life
They say you have to come clean with your past to move on
All of my dreams have come true but something still feels wrong
But I'm still living the
High life, high life
I never looked back once I left my hometown
High life, high life
Said goodbye to everybody I know
And now I'm singing like
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La la la la la la la la la
And everybody sings along like
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Be careful when you're wishing for the high life
Everybody's dreaming of the high life
It may look good from the outside
But all I really wanted was a good life
With a memory reel of all the highlights
All I want is to sleep good at night
Look myself in the mirror knowing that I live right
So when I'm six feet in the ground
I'll be singing like
A million dollars in palm
Not a worry in the world, that's everything I want
I'm wishing I was there I feel like it's where I belong
I wanna be able to go pay all the bills for my mom
And make her smile
Pick up my family and take em out
On me
And my over capacitated bank account
Money is all I think about
Of my life it's a highlight
Tired of being low I'm ready for the high life
Look at me now
Look at how I get down
Stubs and Wooten on my feet
I'm the flyest youngin in town
But I'm loosin it
My vision has just become an illusion
And Now my highlife is low again
Struggling to hold it in I was on a mission
And messed everything up making all the wrong decisions
I know it's not the end Well then again it might be
And it's sucks god forbid you ever end up like me
And now I'm singing like
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And everybody sings along like
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La la la la la la la la la
Be careful when you're wishing for the high life
Be careful when you're wishing for the high life
Be careful when you're wishing for the high life
Be careful when you're wishing for the high life
The song "High Life" by Nelly Furtado feat. Ace Primo talks about the consequences and struggles of achieving fame and wealth. The lyrics suggest that while some people may believe that fame and fortune automatically lead to happiness, achieving these things may not always solve one's problems. The song's opening lines state that the singer was always meant for fortune and fame, but after achieving success, everything has changed. The chorus repeats the phrase "high life," showcasing the desire for the luxurious lifestyle that comes with wealth and success. The singer left friends and family behind to pursue this high life but now feels something is missing. The verses suggest that the singer's past is catching up with them, and they are struggling to find happiness despite achieving what they set out to do.
In conclusion, "High Life" is a song that explores the idea that success may not lead to happiness. While the luxuries of wealth and fame may seem enticing, they may come at a cost. The song suggests that it is essential to be careful what one wishes for and to remember that true happiness comes not from material possessions but from the memories and relationships one builds.
Line by Line Meaning
They say I was always destined for fortune and fame
People thought I would inevitably become rich and famous
Now that I've gotten what I wanted everything's changed
Now that I have achieved success, things are different from what I expected
And now I'm living the
High life, high life
I am now living a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle
I never looked back once I left my hometown
High life, high life
I left behind everybody I know
I moved away from my hometown without looking back, leaving behind all the people I knew
And now I'm singing like
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la
And everybody sings along like
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la
I am now enjoying a carefree and happy life, and my joy is contagious as others join in singing happily
Be careful when you're wishing for the high life
One should be cautious when wishing for a luxurious lifestyle
They say you have to come clean with your past to move on
All of my dreams have come true but something still feels wrong
It is said that one needs to be honest about their past in order to move forward. Although I have achieved my life's dreams, something still feels incomplete
But I'm still living the
High life, high life
I never looked back once I left my hometown
High life, high life
Said goodbye to everybody I know
Despite feeling unfulfilled, I am still living a luxurious lifestyle and have not looked back at my hometown, leaving everyone behind
Everybody's dreaming of the high life
It may look good from the outside
But all I really wanted was a good life
Many people dream of a luxurious lifestyle, which may appear glamorous from the outside. However, all I truly wanted was a peaceful and content life
With a memory reel of all the highlights
All I want is to sleep good at night
Look myself in the mirror knowing that I live right
So when I'm six feet in the ground
I'll be singing like
All I desire is to have happy memories and a clear conscience. When my life comes to an end, I want to be able to sing joyously
A million dollars in palm
Not a worry in the world, that's everything I want
I'm wishing I was there I feel like it's where I belong
I wanna be able to go pay all the bills for my mom
And make her smile
Having a million dollars and no worries is everything I desire. I yearn to be there, as it feels like the right place for me. I want to be able to pay all my mother's bills and make her happy
Pick up my family and take em out
On me
And my over capacitated bank account
Money is all I think about
Of my life it's a highlight
Tired of being low I'm ready for the high life
I want to take my family out and treat them, using my plentiful bank account. Money consumes my every thought and is the highlight of my life. I am tired of feeling low and ready to embrace the luxurious lifestyle
Look at me now
Look at how I get down
Stubs and Wooten on my feet
I'm the flyest youngin in town
But I'm loosin it
My vision has just become an illusion
And Now my highlife is low again
Look at me now, see how I am living it up with my designer clothes and fancy shoes. I am the coolest young person in town, but I am losing my grip on reality. My luxurious lifestyle has become an illusion, and now my life resembles my previous lowly existence
Struggling to hold it in I was on a mission
And messed everything up making all the wrong decisions
I know it's not the end Well then again it might be
And it's sucks god forbid you ever end up like me
I am struggling to keep my life together, as my previous ambition has resulted in all the wrong decisions. I know it may not be the end, but it feels like I am hitting rock bottom. It is a terrible feeling, and I hope you never find yourself in a similar situation to mine
Be careful when you're wishing for the high life
Be careful when you're wishing for the high life
Be careful when you're wishing for the high life
Be careful when you're wishing for the high life
Repeated warning to be cautious when wishing for a luxurious lifestyle
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: NELLY FURTADO, NIKO WARREN, RODNEY JERKINS
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